Anti-Money Laundering

Stablecoins

China Reaffirms Crypto Ban, Warns on Stablecoin Risks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/10/2025

The PBOC will continue its crackdown on virtual currencies and monitor overseas stablecoins while launching new e-CNY infrastructure.

Anti-Money Laundering

ASEAN Forms Working Group Targeting Financial and Cyber-enabled Crime

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/10/2025

The dedicated working group on money laundering is aimed at bolstering regional action against financial crime, cyber scams, and other transnational threats.

Anti-Money Laundering

Hong Kong Jails Ex-Exec of Listed Company for Money Laundering

By Editors | 29/10/2025

Wong Ming Chun of delisted Hua Han Health was sentenced to over seven years, prompting a strong warning on corporate governance from the SFC.

Anti-Money Laundering

Entain's Bold Gamble on “Reasonable Precautions” Defence In AML Lawsuit

By Nathan Lynch | 29/10/2025

Sports betting giant Entain is punting on a novel AML/CTF defence, which could set a precedent for businesses that find themselves in AUSTRAC's enforcement crosshairs.

PEPs & Sanctions

FinCEN Flags Key Asian Hubs in Iran Sanctions Evasion Analysis

By Manesh Samtani | 28/10/2025

A new FinCEN report details how shell and oil companies in Hong Kong and Singapore facilitated transactions to evade sanctions.

Anti-Money Laundering

China Imposes New AML Reporting Duties on Financial Firms

By Manesh Samtani | 28/10/2025

The PBOC has clarified its regulatory structure and mandated new event-based and annual AML reporting.

Cryptocurrency

Thailand Raids Worldcoin-Linked Exchange, Citing Unlicensed Operations

By Editors | 27/10/2025

Authorities arrest suspects at a Bangkok location, alleging violations of digital asset laws and highlighting money laundering and scam risks.

Market Abuse

FINRA Probes Broker-Dealers Over China Small-Cap IPOs and Trading

By Editors | 27/10/2025

The US self-regulatory body is scrutinising underwriting and trading practices, demanding detailed information on due diligence, anti-manipulation, and AML controls.

Anti-Money Laundering

Philippine AMLC Inks Pact with DPWH on Stolen Funds Recovery

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/10/2025

The AMLC and DPWH have formalised an asset recovery pact as the value of frozen assets linked to the flood control corruption probe nears PHP 5.2 billion.